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FT02 FJP

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,558 mi
Last recorded57,558 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 FJP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,198 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 41,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 38,783 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,376 miles

play in offside front inner wish bone bush

Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,546 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 32,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on outter edges and close to wear bars

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 14,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,319 miles

small cut in offside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,487 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 11,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,551 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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FT02 FJP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT02 FJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT02 FJP registered?

FT02 FJP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is FT02 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 FJP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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